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Tshephisho M

1 reviews | Active since May 2017

24 Aug 2026, 20:11

Failure to Respond to Panic Button Activations

Dear Netstar,

I am extremely concerned and disappointed by the failure of your response service.

I activated my panic button on two consecutive days, yet on neither occasion did Netstar respond, contact me, or make any apparent attempt to establish whether I was safe.

This is deeply concerning because the very purpose of a panic button is to provide assistance when a customer may be in distress or facing a potentially dangerous situation. A failure to respond creates a serious question around the reliability and effectiveness of the service I am paying for.

What makes this even more disappointing is that Netstar has never failed to debit my monthly instalment. If the company is able to consistently ensure that payments are collected, I expect the same level of consistency when it comes to delivering a critical service that could potentially be a matter of life and death.

I require an urgent explanation for:

Why both panic activations were not responded to. Whether the activations were received and logged on your system. What action, if any, was taken following each activation. Why I was not contacted to establish whether I was safe. What corrective measures will be implemented to ensure this does not happen again. I consider this a serious service failure and expect this matter to be escalated urgently.

My next stop is ombudman and my lawyers in not resolved.

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Replies (2)
Netstar
Netstar's reply25 Aug 2026, 07:07
Official
Good day Tshephisho,

Thank you for contacting us and bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had regarding your panic button.
Please allow us the opportunity to investigate this matter thoroughly. We will provide you with feedback as soon as our investigation has been completed.
Kind Regards,
Netstar

Best regards,

Netstar
Netstar's reply28 Aug 2026, 08:21
Official
Good day Tshephisho,

Kindly note that we attempted to contact you, but were unsuccessful.

Please be advised that, following a thorough investigation and the necessary escalations, we can confirm that you are already receiving a discounted rate on your package. 

Unfortunately, no further discount can be app****.

Regarding the non-reporting panic button, we have logged an attendance request, and our Technical Team will contact you to arrange an appointment at no cost to you.

Please note that this is a goodwill gesture, as the panic button is currently out of warranty.

Kindly note that this ticket will now be closed on our side.

Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist.
Kind Regards,
Netstar

Best regards,